Day 175 Mile 1696 to I-5/Hitch to Ashland, OR Daily Mileage: 23.2 Total PCT Mileage: 505.5 SoBo + 1719.2 NoBoIt was misting once again in the morning. We could see blue sky through the scattered clouds but we weren’t too optimistic. It rained lightly on and off but we made good time with the cool … Continue reading PCT Journal: Days 175-185 (Oregon Pt. I)
Day 168 Dunsmuir, CA to Mile 1516.4 Daily Mileage: 15.2 Total PCT Mileage: 505.5 SoBo + 1516.2 NoBoThe cabin got chilly last night but this time we had wool blankets to keep us warm. I didn’t sleep the best after eating such a large dinner. I was surprised by how much food fit inside my … Continue reading PCT Journal: Days 168-174 (NorCal Pt. III)
Day 155 Hitch to Bucks Lake Rd/Clear Creek Daily Mileage: 9.8 Total PCT Mileage: 505.5 SoBo + 1277.7 NoBoWe failed to remember that the lodge had continental breakfast and instead walked over to Patti’s Thunder Cafe. We weren’t disappointed though. I had an enormous breakfast sandwich with ham and avocado while Steel Toe ate his … Continue reading PCT Journal: Days 155-167 (NorCal Pt. II)
Day 144 South Lake Tahoe, CA/Hitch to Echo Lake/Lake Aloha Daily Mileage: 6.1 Total PCT Mileage: 505.5 SoBo + 1098.4 NoBoWe slept in until 9 am, which felt wonderful. Somehow I was still tired, but managed to get up with the motivation of breakfast across the street. I stuffed myself full of french toast, eggs, … Continue reading PCT Journal: Days 144-154 (NorCal Pt. I)
Day 135 Drive from Portland, OR to Susanville, CA Daily Mileage: 0 Total PCT Mileage: 505.5 SoBo + 942.5 NoBoThe first item of business this morning was getting breakfast. We walked over to Elmer’s, where we last ate when we were in the area. After checking out of the motel, we took the train downtown … Continue reading PCT Journal: Days 135-143 (Sierra Pt. IV)
Day 127 Packwood, WA/Hitch to White Pass Detour/Clear Lost Lake Daily Mileage: ~8 Detour Total PCT Mileage: 942.5 NoBo + 357.7+ SoBoI slept wonderfully in the comfortable bed at the Hotel. The morning consisted of another shower, packing up our belongings, and leaving a bunch of food and what not in the hiker box. We … Continue reading PCT Journal: Days 127-134 (Washington Pt. III)
Day 116 Leavenworth, WA/Hitch to Stevens Pass/Mile 192.8 Daily Mileage: 4.4 Total PCT Mileage: 942.5 NoBo + 192.8 SoBoSince it was my birthday today, Steel Toe and I slept in a little and enjoyed our continental breakfast in bed. After lounging for as long as we could, we showered and checked out of the Inn. … Continue reading PCT Journal: Days 116-126 (Washington Pt. II)
